Elgin High School is a secondary school located within Comanche County in Elgin, Oklahoma. It is a part of Elgin Public Schools. The district, which has one comprehensive high school, includes Elgin, Lakeside Village, Lawtonka Acres, portions of Edgewater Park and Medicine Park.
Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, Elgin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elgin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Elgin school district, covering approximately 123 square miles. This area is typically within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 789 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Rankings
Elgin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #255 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cache High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
789 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Elgin High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin School District.
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